These tours explore favorites such as Old City and Society Hill in addition to less-touristy neighborhoods such as Fishtown, Fitler Square, and Rittenhouse Square. The Preservation Alliance offers 20 unique tours. Some tours focus on specific events and eras in Philadelphia’s history, such as the Gilded Age or the Art Deco movement. Tours may also explore specific locations such as the Benjamin Franklin Parkway or the city’s underground network of train tunnels and subterranean walkways. If you’re a history buff, a fan of arts and culture, or looking to do something off the “beaten path,” then these are the tours for you!

Please refer to this website for a list of tours, tour schedules, and meeting locations.

Guests are GUARANTEED an intimate tour experience; group size is limited to 25 people.

Tours are not recommended for children 5 and younger and guests who are mobility impaired.

Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Note: To purchase tickets online through this system, you must have access to print your ticket(s) before arriving to the attraction. No exceptions. If purchasing ten (10) tickets or greater, please contact the Indepnendence Visitor Center to reserve a tour date and time.